11 DAYS
The Classics
- The baobab trees and elephants in Tarangire National Park
- Tree- climbing lions in Lake Manyara National Park
- The endless plains and abundance of wildlife in Serengeti National Park, with optional Balloon Safari
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Classic Game Drive Safari
Discover all the classic sightseeing of northern Tanzania, during this 11-day safari adventure.
This safari holiday gives you the chance to discover all the world-famous National Parks that the Northern part of Tanzania has to offer. During this safari holiday, you can discover everything you want to know about wildlife, culture, and the world of nature. When you’re ready, our guide will take you to explore Tanzania’s wildlife. Your unforgettable safari adventure in Tanzania awaits.
Trip summary
- Day 1: Pick-up from the airport or in Arusha, the tourism capital of Tanzania. Overnight at Africa Safari Arusha
- Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Tarangire National Park. Overnight at Africa Safari Lake Manyara
- Day 3: Full Day Game Drive Lake Manyara National Park. Overnight stay at Africa Safari Karatu
- Day 4: Safari Game Drive to Lake Ndutu, pass by the Ngorongoro Rim. Overnight at Africa Safari South Serengeti
- Day 5. Full Day Game Drive Serengeti National Park . Overnight stay at Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma
- Day 6: Full Day Game Drive Serengeti National Park. Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari Overnight stay at Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma
- Day 7: Full Day Game Drive Serengeti National Park. Overnight stay at Africa Safari Maasai Boma
- Day 8: Full Day Game Drive Ngorongoro Pololeti Game Reserve. Overnight stay at Africa Safari Maasai Boma
- Day 9: Full Day Game Drive Serengeti National Park. Overnight stay at Africa Safari South Serengeti
- Day 10. Full Day Game Drive Ngorongoro Crater. Overnight stay at Africa Safari Karatu
- Day 11. Transfer from Arusha Safari Karatu to the airport
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Day 1
The beginning of the safari adventure!
You will spend the night at Africa Safari Arusha once we pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport. Arusha is the ideal site to begin your safari journey because it is Tanzania’s tourism centre. Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of Arusha, and get ready to embark on an unforgettable safari experience. From here, you will set off to discover the stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage that Tanzania has to offer. Let the safari adventure begin!
Day 2
Find out which Tanzanian National Park has the most elephants!
Admire Tarangire National Park; this park is well-known for its population of elephants, but a full-day safari will allow you to observe a wide variety of other wildlife animals. Marvel at graceful giraffes, playful monkeys, and perhaps even spot the lion and cubs. Let the sights and sounds of the park create lasting memories as you embark on an unforgettable safari adventure. You will spend the night at Africa Safari Lake Manyara.
Day 3
Experience a wildlife safari in Lake Manyara National Park.
Discover Lake Manyara National Park. The famed tree-climbing lions live there, and if you’re lucky, you might see them lounging on a branch on a safari. Keep your camera ready to capture these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. But the wildlife encounters don’t end there. Encounter graceful zebras, towering giraffes, and a plethora of bird species as you venture deeper into the park. Visit Africa Safari Karatu for the evening.
Day 4
Safari game drive in the Lake Ndutu area in the afternoon.
Observe the Ngorongoro Crater’s stunning scenery, overlooking a natural wonder that has captivated explorers and wildlife enthusiasts for centuries. Enjoy a safari game drive in the Lake Ndutu region in the afternoon. As the day transitions into evening, make your way to Africa Safari South Serengeti, a haven of comfort located within the vast landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Settle into your cozy lodge, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the wilderness.
Day 5
Enjoy the magnificent savannah and never-ending plains.
Enjoy a full day of game viewing in the renowned Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is a safari enthusiast’s paradise, including large open plains and an abundance of wildlife as far as the eye can see. Spend the night at Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma, the Grumeti River flows nearby, giving Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma a backyard teeming with wildlife. As the sun sets over the Serengeti, retreat to the comfort of Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma, where warm hospitality and authentic African charm await you.
Day 6
Another day of safari in Serengeti National Park!
Serengeti National Park should preferably be explored over the course of several days due to the park’s size. You can additionally take a memorable balloon safari to see the magnificent Serengeti from above! Drift gently above the sweeping savannah, taking in panoramic views of the golden grasslands and herds of wildebeest and zebras stretching as far as the eye can see. Capture this once-in-a-lifetime experience and create memories that will last a lifetime. Stay the night at Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma.
Day 7
Discover the famous African Big Five!
Spend another day on safari in this stunning and well-known national park to get to know it inside and out. Take advantage of the opportunity to see the Big Five, these animals are also commonly seen across the Serengeti: the buffalo, elephant, giraffe, lion, hippo, and hyena.
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Maasai people as you spend a captivating night at Africa Safari Maasai Boma. This unique accommodation is thoughtfully designed to resemble a traditional Maasai boma, allowing you to experience the authentic lifestyle and traditions of this iconic East African tribe.
Day 8
Game drive in the Ngorongoro Pololeti Game Reserve!
Driving through the Pololeti Game Reserve will allow you to observe a variety of species, including lions hunting, elephants roaming, buffalo grazing, galloping antelope, and more.
Embark on an unforgettable wildlife adventure as you travel through the terrain of the Pololeti Game Reserve. Witness nature’s raw beauty unfold before your eyes as you encounter a diverse array of magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Spend the night in Africa Safari Maasai Boma to comfortably experience the Maasai way of life. The boma’s design, inspired by the traditional Maasai Boma, offers a glimpse into the centuries-old lifestyle and culture of the Masaai tribe.
Day 9
Enjoy Tanzania’s largest and most popular National Park.
Enjoy your final day of a Serengeti National Park safari game drive. The Serengeti National Park, which covers 14,763 square kilometres, is by far the largest and, possibly, the most visited of the parks in the northern circuit. Enjoy the peace and beauty of Africa Safari South Serengeti while staying there the night.
Day 10
Discover the Big 5 when you visit the eighth wonder of the world!
Take a full-day game drive in the biggest preserved volcanic crater in the world, the Ngorongoro Crater. Embark on an unforgettable adventure as you delve into the depths of the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest preserved volcanic crater in the world. Set off on a full-day game drive, immersing yourself in the remarkable biodiversity that thrives within this natural wonder. Enjoy the 360-degree views of the Ngorongoro Highlands while spending the night in Africa Safari Karatu.
Day 11
The finish of your safari adventure
Our driver will take you from Africa Safari Karatu to Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you can depart Tanzania with a camera full of photos and a mind full of priceless memories! From the inspiring sights of the Ngorongoro Crater to the vast savannahs of the Serengeti, each frame captures a glimpse of the untamed beauty that defines Tanzania.
Africa Safari Arusha
If you are looking for an intimate lodge with lush green gardens and a swimming pool, then you have found the right place!
Africa Safari Arusha is an intimate lodge set in the village of Sakina, just outside Arusha’s city centre. The property accommodation consists of 8 Standard rooms and 8 Luxury rooms, surrounded by lush green gardens, a swimming pool with sun loungers, a half-open restaurant with a fireplace for the colder evenings, and a very unique tree bar.
Mount Meru is perfectly positioned as the lodge’s backdrop while views from the room balconies span beyond the bright city lights of Arusha to an array of mountainous countryside. As you transit to/from Africa Safari Arusha on an unpaved road through the Ngateu hills, there is no mistaking the very real sense of calm and culture.
Africa Safari Lake Manyara
Located between the foothills of Ngorongoro crater and Lake Manyara
Africa Safari Lake Manyara is a luxury safari lodge, looking out over the lake and the Jangwani corridor and located between the foot of the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara.
You will enjoy a spacious complex with different accommodation types, like Premium Bungalows, Luxury Glamping Safari Accommodations, Safari Comfort Accommodations with en suite bathroom and 1 to 14 person Safari Tents.
We also offer a swimming pool with sun terrace, Lounge bar, Restaurant, Fitness & Massage Centre, Free WiFi, 24-hour reception and a Guest Relation Desk for all your questions, excursions or last-minute Safari trips.
Africa Safari Karatu
Overviewing the Ngorongoro Highlands and Lake Eyasi
Africa Safari Karatu is a luxury safari lodge located on the edge of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The area became popular with early settlers and farmers because of its cool climate, green hills and beautiful views, with coffee being one of the most important crops. The rolling slopes of the extinct Ol Deani volcano are a striking feature of the landscape. The accommodation is located on top of a hill and offers a stunning view of the Northern Highlands, Lake Eyasi and its surroundings.
Due to the ideal location of Africa Safari Karatu, Lake Manyara National Park and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater are easily accessible. Africa Safari Karatu has two types of Bungalow Rooms, the Safari Comfort Bungalows and Safari Luxury Bungalows, whereas the Safari Luxury Bungalow is 10 square metres bigger than the Safari Comfort Bungalow and has a comfortable sofa in the seating area. Offering you all the luxury you wish for before or after your safari! All bungalows have their own balcony with a 180-degree view. The restaurant, bar and swimming pool will add to the feeling of being home away-from-home.
Africa Safari South Serengeti
Lake Ndutu – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Africa Safari South Serengeti is a comfortable accommodation, located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and offers easy access to the crater, while at the same time being on the south side of Lake Ndutu, which is in the Serengeti National Park. The best of both worlds! The nearby airstrip offers connections to the other major airstrips and airports. The area is famous for the calving season of the Great Migration, an absolute highlight of the annual wildebeest migration. The short rains in November and December provide nutritious pastures for the wildebeest, which stay in the area until the end of the long rains. Most calves are born in January and February. The open grassy plains offer them some safety, but these young wildebeest attract hungry predators, such as lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas. Between April and November, the south-eastern plains dry out, but there is still an abundance of game in the area. There are in fact two water sources, Lake Masek and Lake Ndutu, where many wild animals come to drink. The 12 accommodations (6 Safari Comfort and 6 Luxury Glamping) form two wings with a restaurant tent and a bar/lounge tent in the middle. The classic safari tents are fully furnished with locally made furniture and have an en suite bathroom. There are also 5 Safari Tents available, with a shared toilet and shower.
Africa Safari Maasai Boma
The best location to spot the annual “Wildebeest Migration”
Africa Safari Maasai Boma is a unique accommodation. Not only because of its ideal location, with Kenya’s Maasai Mara and situated between Lake Natron to the east, Serengeti National Park to the west and the Ngorongoro to its south, but also due to its design. As the accommodation’s name suggests, it is inspired by a traditional Maasai boma. Look around you and you’ll understand why; you’re in their midst. The circular earth houses with thatched roofs are simple, solid, basic yet comfortable. A spacious bedroom, decorated with traditional Maasai blankets and beadwork, furnished with a kingsize and a single bed, and a bathroom ensuite equipped with a European standard toilet and shower facilities. The village is called Ololosokwan and although not located in an official game reserve or national park, even here you will find game now and then. Wildlife does not know boundaries!
Tarangire National Park
Home of the elephants
The highest concentration of wildlife outside Serengeti
Tarangire National Park is a fun and easy park to explore. Wildlife is abundant and exposed due to the park’s more compact and open terrain making it easier to see wildlife both up close and from a distance. The park is only a short 2 hours drive from Arusha and in close proximity to Lake Manyara. It is 2850 square kilometres making it the sixth-largest park in Tanzania and offering the highest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti. Tarangire is known for its large herds of elephants, which can be viewed at close range. Other animals likely to be seen throughout Tarangire are; wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, gazelle, warthog, impala, python, lion, leopard and over 50 species of birds.
Lake Manyara National Park
Tree-climbing lions and over 400 species of birds
Large ecological variety in a small area
Lake Manyara National Park, an underestimated gem of the safari parks, offers a large ecological variety in a small area. The alkaline soda of the lake appeals to impressive numbers of birds thriving on its water. More than 400 species have been identified and one of the highlights are the thousands of strolling flamingo’s. From the entrance of the park, the road winds through a groundwater forest area where baboon troops can be seen hanging about on the roadside and in the trees. On the grassy banks of the lake the wildebeest, giraffe, zebra and the large buffalo can be seen grazing the day away. The mahogany and acacia trees are inhabited by the famous tree-climbing lions, if you’re lucky you might spot them lazing on a tree branch.
Lake Ndutu
The heart of the Great Migration and the natural habitat of many different big cats!
The Ndutu Region is 8,000 square meters in size and is a component of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The area extends all the way to the unfenced southern Serengeti National Park and contains the famous Ngorongoro Crater.
The Ndutu Lake is saline or alkaline in nature, and the region surrounding it is covered in short grass plains as well as acacia woodlands.
The enormous herds of wildebeest and zebras that inhabit this area are drawn there by the abundant seasonal rain that falls nearby. The calving season, also known as the rainy season, is when female wildebeest give birth to a significant number of their calves. The majority of predators are drawn to this location since there are so many prey animals to catch. The area attracts a variety of bird species, both migratory and native, which attracts many bird watchers to the region.
Lions, cheetahs, small-spotted genets, caracals, elephants, giraffes, leopards, owls, and striped hyenas are the principal animal species found around this lake. It won’t take long before you see all five of the big five animals because it’s the only site where you can find them all in one small area. The six different species of big cats—leopards, lions, cheetahs, caracals, servals, and wildcats—can only be found in the Ndutu region.
Pololeti Game Reserve
An important area for breeding wildebeest, with an abundance of wildlife
The new Pololeti Game Reserve, is part of the Loliondo Game Controlled Area, now operating under the NCAA (Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority), an important area for breeding wildebeest, and a corridor for the animals coming from the Serengeti NP.
Because wildlife knows no boundaries, you will find a wide variety of animals in the game reserve, such as hunting lions, roaming elephants, grazing buffalo, running antelope and more.
Ngorongoro Crater
The world’s largest, inactive, intact and unfilled caldera
Is commonly referred to as the 8th wonder of the world
Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking beauty that is the Ngorongoro Crater. As you stand at the viewpoint looking out over the crater, clouds hovering around the tip of the rim with the cool mountainous breeze in the air, there is no mistaking the divinity of mother nature. The Ngorongoro Crater is a world heritage site, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and is commonly referred to as the 8th wonder of the world. Due to its natural borders, there is an abundance of wildlife throughout the conservation area which is home to the Big Five including the African Black Rhino as well as hyena, zebra and elephants to name a few. The Ngorongoro Crater is an absolute must on any northern circuit itinerary.
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Young male lion crossing Lake Ndutu
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TOUR FEATURES
- Classic Game Drive, exploring all the highlights of the Northern Circuit of Tanzania
- Can start any day
- Accommodation level: Comfort or Luxury
- Tour activity level: Light
- Game drives in 4×4 vehicle with pop-up roof
INCLUDED
- All transfers
- 10 Nights in Africa Safari Accommodation
- Full board meal plan
- 9 Safari game drives
- All park fees included
EXCLUDED
- International flights
- Tourist Visa
- Tourism Development Levy + Village fee
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, drinks)
- Tips (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
| Concept | Standard Level | Comfort level | Luxury level |
| Price per person / 2 pax / 1 room: | $3.210 | $3.695 | $3.862 |
| Price per person / 4 pax / 2 room/ Sharing vehicle: | $2.516 | $3.001 | $3.168 |
| Price per person / 6 pax / 3 room/ Sharing vehicle: | $2.285 | $2.770 | $2.937 |
| Child sharing with 2 adults: | N/A | $872 | $912 |
| Adult sharing with 2 adults: | N/A | $1.795 | $1.860 |
| Solo traveller: | $4.888 | $5.616 | $5.867 |
Standard level: Two single beds + shared toilet
Comfort level: Two single beds or a doble bed + privare sathroom
Luxury level: Two single beds or a doble bed + private bathroom
